A lot of people won’t fight parking tickets because they think they can’t fight city hall. But whether you deserved the ticket or not, there are many ways that you can get out of paying it, says Feder.

Check the Accuracy

There are specific things that have to be on every parking ticket, says Feder. And if these items are left off of the ticket (or are written down inaccurately)—it has to be dismissed. So what should you look for? Check for the following: The make of the vehicle, the license plate number, address where the infraction happened, an accurate date and time, as well as the signature of the officer. “No joke, 20-25 percent of the time, tickets are inaccurate—so people have to check,” says Feder.